💎 My Favorite Hotel Suites Under $500 a Night

By Jojo The Flying Foodie, in partnership with Fora Travel

Luxury doesn’t always mean sky-high prices. In fact, some of the most memorable, design-forward, and surprisingly spacious hotel suites around the world come in under $500 a night — if you know where (and how) to look.

As a travel advisor, hotel snob (in the best way), and someone who lives for great value, I’ve curated this list of my favorite hotel suites under $500/night that feel five-star — without wrecking your wallet.

Here we go.

🇲🇽 1. Hotel Esencia – Riviera Maya, Mexico

Suite: Garden Suite
Average Rate: ~$490/night
A hidden paradise on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, this estate-turned-boutique hotel nails minimalist elegance. The Garden Suite comes with a private terrace, soaking tub, and that Esencia signature scent you’ll want to bottle.

🇪🇸 2. Only YOU Boutique Hotel – Madrid, Spain

Suite: Junior Suite
Average Rate: ~$350/night
Tucked into a 19th-century mansion, this suite blends modern glam with heritage charm. Think mirrored accents, plush linens, and your own little oasis in the heart of Chueca.

🇺🇸 3. The Eliza Jane – New Orleans, USA

Suite: Editor’s Suite
Average Rate: ~$310/night
This suite feels like stepping into a storybook. High ceilings, velvet accents, vintage typewriters — and you’re just steps from the French Quarter. Romance + charm = yes, please.

🇹🇭 4. 137 Pillars Suites & Residences – Bangkok, Thailand

Suite: Sukhothai Suite
Average Rate: ~$490/night
Ultra-luxe design, a marble bathroom the size of a studio apartment, and sky-high views of Bangkok. Oh, and access to a rooftop infinity pool that rivals the city’s most exclusive clubs.

🇮🇹 5. Palazzo Veneziano – Venice, Italy

Suite: Junior Suite with Canal View
Average Rate: ~$425/night
Overlooking one of Venice’s quieter canals, this modern suite offers hardwood floors, velvet touches, and… wait for it… a hot tub inside your room. That’s amore.

🇨🇴 6. Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa – Cartagena, Colombia

Suite: Colonial Suite
Average Rate: ~$370/night
In a 17th-century convent turned hotel, this suite combines old-world elegance with tropical charm. Plus: rooftop pool with sweeping views of the walled city.

🇵🇹 7. Torel Palace – Lisbon, Portugal

Suite: Royal Suite
Average Rate: ~$390/night
A hilltop mansion with panoramic city views and regal suites named after Portuguese kings and queens. The Royal Suite has vintage vibes, bold design, and a balcony to die for.

🇻🇳 8. Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa – Hoi An, Vietnam

Suite: My Spirit Suite
Average Rate: ~$280/night
Tranquil, earthy, and wellness-focused. This suite includes a private terrace, deep soaking tub, and daily 60-minute spa treatments included in the rate. Yes, you read that right.

🇲🇦 9. Riad Fes – Fes, Morocco

Suite: Ambassador Suite
Average Rate: ~$480/night
Hand-carved ceilings, mosaic tilework, and a palatial bathroom that feels like it belongs to royalty. This is Old World opulence at an unbelievable price.

🇬🇷 10. Katikies Garden – Santorini, Greece

Suite: Senior Suite with Plunge Pool
Average Rate: ~$495/night
If you thought private plunge pools in Santorini were out of reach — think again. This suite is carved into a former monastery and blends Cycladic curves with sleek modern design.